2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2005 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
| Model | XJ220 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Top Speed | 354 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
